Porcelain Crowns (Caps)

A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.

Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

Reasons for crowns:

Broken or fractured teeth.

Cosmetic enhancement.

Decayed teeth.

Fractured fillings.

Large fillings.

Tooth has a root canal.

What does getting a crown involve?

A crown procedure usually requires two appointments. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown. Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.

At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.

You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.

Testimonials

Email from patient to Dr. Neal titled: It was a dark and rainy night - How a Landmark Dental employee saved a Neal patient

"In mounting pain for over a month, Nicole managed to surreptitiously remove a piece of something trapped between my gum and #14 tooth......I was (gratefully) popped in on an emergency appointment (thank you Sarah). I would love to know how Nicole was able to locate and remove the morsel, which must have been causing the continued pain, because when I drove home I noticed for the first time in weeks the pain was abating.

The circumstances for the recommendation of my using the Perio Plus are now vague in my mind, but when Sarah found out I lived in Victoria, she offered to drop off a bottle to me on her way home. Sarah doesn't live next door to me, you understand, but in her mind, it was close enough to warrant her going out of her way to make sure I was able to start using the Perio Plus quickly.

She did indeed drive all the way to our home, in the dark, pretty late at night, pulling in to the wrong, but close, driveway down the street, and calling me on her cell. I flew out of the house, phone in my hand, dressing gowned and slippered, in the dark and rainy night, running down the street to grab the bottle and give her a kiss for her trouble.

What a terrific staff! Going way beyond the call of duty, demonstrating true caring and support. One could never imagine any employee stretching themselves for a patient that way. I am impressed and grateful. Imagine the loyalty such an action motivates. Who hired this woman? Kudos!

Thank you from the heart.
Shelly S

Patient: Shelley S.

Quality work, done very efficiently, with no pain, and friendly service! What more can you ask for from a dental office! This father and son dental team are clearly very knowledgeable and definitely some of the best on the island. Their staff are fun to be around, very courteous, and helpful. The office is very cozy, neat, and ocean views to boot!! Highly recommended!!!

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